Pro Football Focus finished its release of the top 101 players in the NFL, based on their play and grades last season. Evan Mathis, signed by Arizona in the offseason to play right guard, and receiver Larry Fitzgerald already were revealed as the 76th and 43rd best players.
The Cardinals had three more, all in the top 20. Cornerback Patrick Peterson came in 19th, quarterback Carson Palmer came in 15th and safety Tyrann Mathieu was 10th.
This was written of Peterson:
Finally at full health, Patrick Peterson had arguably his best season as a pro for the Cardinals, and shut down a who's-who of receivers over the course of the year.